Aboriginal-owned insurance broker Origin has become an authorised representative of Marsh Australia.  

Origin will offer “Supply Nation-certified” services to Marsh’s private and government clients.

Marsh CEO Scott Leney says aligning with organisations that share its values is an important part of the global broker’s vision for growth.

“As an authorised representative of Marsh Origin will tap into the full range of our offering for clients, further fulfilling Origin’s aim to deepen the links between corporate and Indigenous Australia,” he said.

“We look forward to working in partnership on this important goal.”

Former rugby league star David Liddiard founded Origin in 2015 to help businesses and government organisations meet Indigenous procurement targets and to create sustainable work opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

“A key issue for Indigenous businesses that partner with corporate Australia is authenticity,” Mr Liddiard said.

“Marsh is genuinely committed to improving opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers Origin the values and leadership required to make a real difference.”

Origin MD Adam Rhodes says the partnership is a “big step” to bridging the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

“It will allow us to provide best-in-class risk advisory and broking services to companies that are committed to supporting Indigenous suppliers, and better enable us to attract the growing force of Indigenous business,” he said.